Bachelor of Nutrition Science/Bachelor of Business Administration

Nutrition Science provides an extensive knowledge and skills base in the scientific principles that underpin the study of food and nutrition, to promote health and optimal nutrition in individuals and the wider community, with the capacity to apply knowledge and skills in an ethical and respectful manner. The degree promotes the relationship between food/nutrition and health as a major contributor to wellbeing and disease prevention through the lifespan.

The Bachelor of Business Administration is a general business degree without specialisation in a particular subject area. The course is structured around six business foundation units which are common to other undergraduate business courses and a further four units that will build your business knowledge in areas such as human resource management, marketing and management.

Combining the Bachelor of Nutrition Science with the Bachelor of Business Administration will enable graduates to utilise their knowledge and skills in industry, the public service or in small business enterprises.

Areas of study

Business administration, nutrition science.

Career opportunities

National and international health agencies, state and federal government health departments, public health, industry or private practice (as nutritionist), food safety and regulation, research and product development, education sector. Management and consultancy roles are also possible in both small and large business enterprises.

Practical experience

Community engagement unit. Before students begin professional experience for this course, they should review the mandatory state or territory legal and industry policy requirements. An overview of these requirements can be found via the at ACU Work Integrated Learning Search tool.

Fees and charges

Visit the ACU website for general information about tuition fees.